
The Money Trap
1965

Representation Score
Minimal
1961
NRDirector
Edmond O'Brien
Runtime
93 minutes
Average Rating
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Man-Trap is a classic 1961 crime thriller that adheres to the social and narrative conventions of its time. It centers on individual morality and psychological tension, relying on established genre expectations. The film does not challenge conventional clichés or introduce diverse perspectives. Instead, it stays within the confines of traditional storytelling.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any queer-coded subtext or characters with non-binary gender identities. Relationships are confined within the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
Women's influence is limited to the 'promiscuous wife' stereotype, affecting the plot through domestic instability. Men are primarily shown in traditional roles of protector and provider.
The cast and setting are predominantly white, with a brief mention of a Central American dictator used merely as a plot device. There is little exploration of diverse ethnic backgrounds.
The story follows a conventional moral framework typical of 1960s crime thrillers. It focuses on personal greed and family breakdown without addressing broader ideological or systemic issues.
No characters have visible or invisible disabilities. All characters are portrayed through a standard lens of physical ability.
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Official Synopsis
Helmed by Edmond O'Brien, this slick crime thriller stars Jeffrey Hunter as naïve Matt Jameson, whose Korean War pal Vince Biskay talks Matt into helping commandeer nearly $4 million from a Central American dictator. After Vince is wounded in a gun battle as they're making off with the loot, the duo holes up at Matt's house -- where his boozy, promiscuous wife puts the moves on Vince.

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